English · Science & Technology
feedback-loop
/ˈfiːd.bæk luːp/
[/ˈfiːd.bæk luːp/]
a cycle where output affects input
Advancednoun
Definition
A feedback loop is a cycle in which the results of a process influence the same process again. Speakers describe virtuous and vicious feedback loops.
Example
Praise can create a positive feedback loop.
Praise can create a positive feedback loop.
Etymology
A compound combining 'feedback' and 'loop'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in talks on systems, behaviour, and design.